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SE51 SEE

2003 Honda Vfr 800

Red Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

41,901 mi
Last recorded41,901 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Vfr 80026,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE51 SEE
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc
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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 41,901 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 8 Nov 2025 41,885 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 40,568 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 38,765 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 62,006 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 57,502 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 57,419 miles

Brake excessively binding BOTH. (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Damaged and insecure. (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 53,040 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 53,031 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 51,259 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 50,248 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 50,230 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 48,564 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 46,133 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 46,124 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 41,282 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 35,665 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 32,450 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 32,450 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2013 27,741 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 20,861 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 20,861 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 18,523 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 18,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 5,199 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 3,625 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

dip beam only on one bulb

Pass 12 Oct 2005 180 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 174 miles

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Upper Fork yoke deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr 800?

Based on 1,426 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
934
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 7
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SE51 SEE is a 2003 Honda Vfr 800 in Red with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Honda Vfr 800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 26,696 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Vfr 800 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SE51 SEE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr 800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Vfr 800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SE51 SEE is a 2003 Honda Vfr 800, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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